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Fume

Fyoom

/ˈfjuːm/

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fume

Dictionary meaning

A cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas.

Examples

  • When I mixed the acid with the mystery substance toxic fumes were produced.
  • My shirt is wet due to my excessive fuming.

Synonyms: smoke

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